€560
Super Star Lot: John Skelton (Irish b.1923 - d.2009) A fabulous original large John Skelton oil on board painting titled 'Grand Canal Dock at Mespil Road, Dublin'. Features the titular landscape scene with a definite nod to an impressionistic style. Signed lower left with original 2017 Whyte's auctions sticker to verso with guide price of €1000 - €1500. More recently Skelton's work has fetched upwards of €4000 at auction. Housed in a white wooden frame.
MM: 67cm x 56cm including frame.
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Born in Armagh, John Skelton began painting professionally in London, being associated with the Euston Road School who emphasised realism, hoping to connect to a working class audience. He moved to Dublin in 1950, working as an art director and illustrator of books, before painting full time from 1975. Reoccurring themes for Skelton were west of Ireland fishing and equestrian scenes, having the narrative driven sensibility of an illustrator. He exhibited with the RHA and the Watercolour Society in Dublin. Skelton also worked as a lecturer with NCAD. His works have featured in a number of public collections
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